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Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Our submission to the Scottish Parliamentโs Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee ahead of next year's Budget highlights how modest improvements in trading conditions for small businesses could deliver significant economic returns.
You can read more about our ideas here ๐
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
The looming ยฃ5 billion black hole in the public finances makes next year's Scottish Budget challenging, but it is also an opportunity to take bold decisions to improve efficiency and drive growth.
More on our submission to Scot Parlโs Econ, Tourism and Energy Committee here ๐
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
"For many Scottish business owners, the arrival of a new rates bill has become a moment to dread."
The Herald has launched the Reset the Rates campaign calling for strengthening of the Small Business Bonus Scheme and other reforms.
Read more here:
heraldscotland.com/news/2663โฆ
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง
Deputy Business Editor Scott Wright says: "For many Scottish business owners, the arrival of a new rates bill has become a moment to dread.
"Hotels, pubs, restaurants and tourist accommodation providers have reported sharp and unexpected increases in costs following the latest revaluation of non-domestic property in Scotland, leaving many scrambling to find thousands of pounds extra every month to meet their bills.
"Thatโs why The Herald is today launching Reset The Rates, a major campaign for fundamental reform of Scotland's business rates system.
"Backed by leading business figures and industry organisations, the campaign argues the current regime is too complex, too unpredictable and increasingly risks holding back sectors that are vital to local economies and communities."
FIND OUT MORE ๐
The Small Business Bonus Scheme helps small businesses offer employment/employee training. #SBBS
Great to see this! A major moment to campaign for smart business rates reform - including expanding the Small Business Bonus threshold, to help more small firms held back by the system
Well done to team @FSB_Scotland! And thanks to the Herald, for devoting its prestigious front page to the campaign. And it's just Day 1... @heraldscotland
heraldscotland.com/news/2664โฆ
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Did you know there are 22 different rates reliefs? @guyhinksphoto has been telling @ScottWWright about the 'postcode lottery' of reliefs in Scotland and why it needs to be streamlined, as part of The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign.
heraldscotland.com/news/2663โฆ
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
@heraldscotland has launched a fantastic campaign today calling on the Scottish Government to "Reset the Rates" and lift some of the pressure on many of the country's small businesses. Great impactful work by @ScottWWright @ianmcconnellHT @SalmondSalmond and all the Herald team
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
โItโs the small businesses that will help us get growth,โ FSBโs @tinamckenz tells BBCโs Any Questions? tonight, as she calls for action on business rates in the upcoming Budget.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Forres favourite Cafe Fika reaches finals for 'Best Coffee House' northern-scot.co.uk/news/forโฆ
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Our new findings show that more small firms would invest, recruit and grow if Small Business Rate Relief were to be expanded ๐ฌ
๐ผ That's why we're calling on the Chancellor to increase the SBRR threshold to ยฃ25,000 at the upcoming Budget.
Read more ๐ fsb.org.uk/media-centre/presโฆ
ALT The graphic shows and image of the Chancellor's Budget Box on the right side. On The left text reads: "PRESS RELEASE: CHOOSE BUSINESS RATE RELIEF EXPANSION AT THE BUDGET TO UNLOCK HIRING AND INVESTMENT, FSB SAYS."
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
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Increasing the Small Business Rate Relief threshold to ยฃ25,000 and up-rating the Employment Allowance in the #Budget2026 will help to drive growth and create jobs.
๐๏ธย Following meetings with the Chancellor and Prime Minister today, FSB's @craigie_b told @MattChorley on @bbc5live about the measures small firms are looking for in the Autumn Budget.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
โ ๏ธ Calling all small business owners - we want your views in our new risk and investment survey ๐ท
This is a vital part of our campaigning, and helps us call for measures that give small firms the confidence they need to invest and to grow.
Take the survey ๐ about.fsbbigvoice.uk/RiskTakโฆ
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Just 1 week left to register! ๐๏ธ
Donโt miss FSB Connect Online in Scotland on 15 Oct (2โ3pm). Make new connections, share opportunities, and chat with local entrepreneurs from the comfort of your desk.
Secure your free spot ๐
๐ go.fsb.org.uk/4A2sJtb
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
๐น After successful FSB campaigning, we're pleased to see the Government introduce a new ยฃ2,000 incentive for non levy-paying small employers, which helps to give small firms much-needed support to take on and train more apprentices.
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As FSBs @craigie_b says, this is a vital part of tackling the many challenges facing young people who aren't in education, employment or training.
๐ท The payment can be stacked with other support worth up to ยฃ6,000 and is a major step towards helping more small firms invest in the next generation of workers.
ยฃ2,000 apprentice payment available for employers
Eligible businesses hiring a new apprentice aged 16 to 24 can now access government support and funding
Visit: ow.ly/Ebor50ZVwca
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Stay on top of all the most important small business news of the week, every week ๐
Sign up to FSB's Weekly Brief Newsletter, on email and LinkedIn newsletters, to get it sent straight to your inbox ๐
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Pearl Hamilton retweeted
The appetite for taking risks among small business owners has fallen, as the economic climate has become more uncertain.
What would give you the confidence to take bigger risks to invest in and grow your business?
Tell us before 20th October. Thanks.
about.fsbbigvoice.uk/RiskTakโฆ
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
FSB's @craigie_b has been talking to @LBCNews about the impact of rising fuel prices on small businesses, and with the #AutumnBudget only a few weeks away, what action the Government can take to support small firms with costs ๐
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Struggling to understand your business rates bill?
The Scottish Govt has produced a new service which makes it easier to find out about your premises, from how its rateable value was calculated to the impact of any appeals. Search for your premises here: saa.gov.uk/
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
"For many rural businesses, the digital divide is becoming an economic divide."
Our Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto in @heraldscotland on the lack of gigabit-capable broadband holding back small businesses, as highlighted in new @Consumer_Scot report.
go.fsb.org.uk/3TsxYCc
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
โฆ๏ธย Party conferences provide the perfect opportunity to grab the microphone and make the case for good policies for small businesses - and that's exactly what we've been doing at Labour Party Conference.
FSB's @craigie_b talks about the most important takeaways from #Lab26 and what it means for small firms ๐
lnkd.in/p/esvGiCk8
ALT The graphic shows FSB's executive director, Craig Beaumont, on the left side. On the right side of the graphic there is text that reads: "What are the key takeawats for small businesses from Labour Party Conference?"